Ruru Madrid: The road to becoming MMFF 2024 Best Supporting Actor

Ruru Madrid had been an underdog his whole life before he reached his well-deserved victory as Metro Manila Film Festival 2024’s Best Supporting Actor.

In his speech during the Gabi ng Parangal, the Kapuso Action Drama Prince admitted that he felt hurt by that back then, but he soon realized that such experience would only teach him how to appreciate success once it was given to him.

“Naniniwala ako na basta ikaw, naniniwala ka sa sarili mo na kaya mo, na mararating mo ‘yung pangarap mo, basta malinis ang intensyon mo, nagpupursige ka at pinipili mong maging mabuting tao sa lahat ng pagkakataon, makakamit mo ito,” he said.

Here’s a look back at Ruru’s humble beginnings ad the years he spent establishing his name in the showbiz industry.

As "Green Bones" continues to pull heartstrings in over 100 cinemas, Ruru also prepares for his comeback in the upcoming second season of “Lolong.” —JCB, GMA Integrated News